CONCERTS: Los Angeles Clubs Hosting Benefit Concerts On July 1st

In the spirit of Independence Day, nationwide concerts will be hosted by music venues on July 1st, 2010 to benefit those directly impacted by the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. The organizers have created an ambitious goal: Gather music venues around the country to donate ticket sales on July 1st and create an online giving platform that encourages donations to the relief efforts. The fundraising goal is set at $500,000, which will be directed to the Gulf Restoration Network (http://www.healthygulf.org). The Network provides assistance to the people, wildlife and wetlands affected, as well as advocacy work throughout the Gulf Coast.

The organizers of the event include: Nic Adler, owner of The Roxy on the Sunset Strip; Megan Jacobs of The Roxy, Casey Phillips, talent buyer for venues including Tipitina’s in New Orleans, the Viper Room, Saint Rocke, and the Mint in Los Angeles, and Sloane Berrent, founder of Answer With Action and creator of The Causemopolitan. Revenues from ticket sales will be donated to help the fishermen and their families along the Gulf Coast cope with this disaster in addition to wildlife and wetlands restoration for the Gulf Coast.

The Los Angeles area shows and guest artists are:
The Roxy: Rebelution, Cisco, Shwayze, Yeti Beats, Fat Lip, Norwood & friends
The Viper Room: Mickey Avalon, Beardo, Wicker + more tbd
Saint Rocke: Iglu & Hartly
The Mint: Kaki King & Friends
The Comedy Store: tbd

The wetlands and wildlife are in desperate need of our attention now and can’t wait for BP to take care of those in need. Many of our fellow Americans in the foreseeable future will have no livelihood, are preparing to leave their homes and are now lining up for food handouts. With hurricane season on the horizon, there is reason for great concern and it’s crucial the affected communities be prepared for the worst.

Details on how to make a donation or attend one of the concerts can be found at www.GulfCoastBenefit.com. Both an online giving platform and an online auction are going to coincide with the benefit concerts.

If you want to take it a step further:
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gulfbenefit
Friend on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gulf-Coast-Benefit-Concerts/128825880482486
Join the Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/gulf-coast-benefit-concerts

[Andy J. Gordon, a Los Angeles-based marketing and strategy consultant, made his writing debut in “Brentwood” Magazine in 2007. His interests include music, sports, consumer electronics, premium libations, fine dining, travel, fast cars, and enjoying life.]